Pacific JadevsColumbus
Pacific Jade and Columbus are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicyBlack currant
Only in Pacific Jade
Herbal
Only in Columbus
EarthyLicoriceCurryFloralPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 32–33% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |